Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Birchwood Health Care Center
604 1st Street NE Forest Lake, MN 55025 (651) 464-5600
CCN
245200
Certified beds
100
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Lifespark
Nurse staffing
4.21
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.80 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 38% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected December 19, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 23, 2026
Inspected November 13, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 9, 2026
J
F0689Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · corrected November 9, 2025
Inspected April 10, 2025
5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2025
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2025
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2025
D
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2025
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2025
Inspected February 9, 2024
14 citations · Health
C
F0732No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
E
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
F
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
F
F0727No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
F
F0730No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
F
F0867No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
G
F0686Actual harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
Inspected January 10, 2024
6 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
G
F0689Actual harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
Inspected January 4, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 3, 2024
Inspected December 6, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 27, 2023
Inspected September 1, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 27, 2023
Inspected June 7, 2023
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
D
F0610No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
J
F0600Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2023
Inspected August 4, 2022
1 citation · Health
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 25, 2022